I don't have the dvd yet. I know conversion to the PAL format results in a slightly reduced running time – can anyone tell me if it is at all noticeable?
Oh, is that what it is? When I bought the DVD and saw the running time was a good 5 minutes less than the cinematic version I had conniptions. But as the others have assured you, you can't notice any difference (which doesn't make any sense to me but Google tells me is something to do with frame rates. Dammit, I want this movie to last as long as possible!). So I do hope you've bought the DVD by now!
I’d be interested in what you think about the director’s cut version of Donnie Darko once you’ve had a chance to refresh your memory – I’ve only seen the original, but have read that the director’s cut makes the mistake of trying to explain things better left to the imagination. With films like that I’m happy to go along for the ride – understanding what the hell is going on is an optional extra!
Once I watched them it was obvious there are a lot of differences between the two versions. I guess the reason the Director's Cut seemed familiar when I first saw it is because it incorporates a lot of material from the website. I don't mind that, but I do mind that Donnie seems a bit less likable in the Director's Cut, especially in his relations with his girlfriend. I always sigh at the moment when he says to her that their first kiss should be a reminder of how beautiful life can be. What I wouldn't give for a boyfriend who sees life is such romantic terms! That scene is still there but it's counterbalanced by a couple of changes that I don't like. Anyway, Donnie Darko is on at the Chauvel on Sunday 1st Oct., 6pm. The calendar doesn't say which version but it will probably be the Director's Cut, if you're prepared to give it a go...
Also watched The Day After Tomorrow. I had remembered Jake as looking similar to BBM in this film and was much surprised to find that actually he still looked very young. I can see now why so many fans on the Eyelashes thread say he seems to have grown up overnight. Yes, I'm still patiently ploughing my way thru 'Lashes, a few pages per week. Sadly, most of the photos have been removed from thread 1.
Does anybody recollect October Sky (the film that launched Jake, excuse the pun) being released in Oz? IMDb assures me it was (1999) but I don't remember it at all. Not that I see every movie that comes out but I tend to be aware of them at least, and I feel I should've noticed this one because I had a boyfriend who was a space enthusiast.
Madameshawshank, enjoy your trip! bon voyage and we want lots of field reports. I'd be particularly interested in hearing European opinions of BBM.
Steve, hope your busyness is not detracting from your trip! Enjoy England and Japan.
Greets to the rest of G'Day! Thanks to whoever posted the tip about reading a person's posts via their profile, that's a great way to catch up with those who've joined this forum recently.
